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Greetings!
"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." - T.S. Eliot
The phrase, "it is who you know," has always been the statement that shakes every job seeker to the core. However, few truly realize the power of their own personal network at their very fingertips. From teachers to family friends, we share our lives with a wide spectrum of role types. While surveys confirm that personal connections are a primary source of successful hires, today's job seekers have simply devoted little time to connecting with their networks. In fact it has been shown that only 9% of their job search is spent contacting friends and relatives to find work, while 51% revolves around finding ads and sending out applications.
Career coach Tom Dezell offers seven tips for shy job hunters to boost their confidence. It is stated that just like anything else in life that with practice it will get better. To read the full article Click here to read the article
If you would like to share your best business practices or tips for career success please contact us at despinoza66@alamo.edu. We are looking for alumni newsletter contributors. Write in today!
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Job of the Month
Control System Technician
San Antonio Water Systems
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and replacement of Process Control Systems
- Updates databases with information regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair and parts inventory and orders parts.
- Coordinates technicians of different trades in order to carry out repair and installation of complex control systems and instrumentation.
- Associate's degree in instrumentation, electronics or industrial fields or Technical Certification from an institution accredited by a national recognized accrediting agency.
- Three years experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), control and instrument loops, field instrumentation.
To Apply: Click Here
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 Management
Manager of Equal Employment and Business Opportunity Programs
VIA Metropolitan Transit
- Manage personnel responsible for development, implementation, compliance and reporting functions for VIA's EEO program (including VIA's Diversity Program and Title VI Program) and VIA's Business Opportunity Program.
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Public or Business Administration.
- Three years of direct ADA, EEO, DBE/SWMBE experience.
- Must have knowledge of civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and 49CFR 26.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
To Apply: Click Here. |
 IT
Help Desk Technician
Labatt Foods
- Providing technical assistance via email and phone to internal and external Labatt users with hardware and software related issues.
- Spearheading the development and implementation of our Knowledge Base by documenting our already accumulated intellectual assets.
- Develop, maintain, and implement a yearly purchase and retirement schedule for the company's administrative equipment.
- Must be able to provide full customer support for standard operating systems, common applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and have an understanding of PC and peripheral troubleshooting and support.
- Associates Degree
To Apply online: Click Here . |
EMPLOYMENT TIP #1
Interviewers are not trying to make your life miserable. Really. In fact, they are hoping you are "the one." They need to fill the job with the best person, and if they don't succeed, their jobs could be on the line. Just keeping that in perspective can help calm your jitters.
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Accounting
Accountant II
HEB
- Develops and recommends complex accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls
- Develops and/or modifies major policies and procedures for financial reporting and cost analysis in specialized areas
- Participates in audits and interfaces with regulatory bodies to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate regulations
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; or comparable experience
- 4-8 yrs experience in Accounting or related field
To Apply: Click Here.
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Medical
Certified Nurse Aide
Baptist Health System
- Possession of a current Texas State Nurse Aide Certification or completion of first semester of RN nursing program.
- BLS required-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
To Apply:
Click Here. |
 Legal
Real Estate Para-Legal
Whataburger
- Prepare estoppels, SNDA's and amendments to leases and purchase and sale agreements.
- Prepare initial draft of legal documents including purchase and sale agreements, leases and subleases.
- Perform legal research, including online research, with respect to case law, bankruptcy court records and other public records.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience as a Paralegal or Legal Analyst.
- Three years of Real Estate Law experience with commercial leases, property management, purchase and sales of property.
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EMPLOYMENT TIP #2
Your résumé needs to get flagged by a computer. To strengthen your odds, you need every potential keyword working for you. And not just your skill sets, either. Make sure to add all your industry buzzwords as well as your biggest soft skills. Did you know that some of the highest searched keywords today include terms we often overlook? These include "problem-solving," "leadership" and "oral and written communication."
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Management
Business Relationship Manager III
BBVA Compass Bank
- Retain, grow and maximize the loan and deposit relationships within the existing portfolio of customers.
- Achieve sales goals established by manager through direct sales of deposit, loan and investment products and services.
- Profile business customers to identify present and future opportunities to sell or cross-sell loan, deposit and investment products.
- Strengthen customer relationships through cross-selling and up-selling to maximize retention and income generation.
- Bachelors degree in business or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-3 years of portfolio management experience, and 2-4 years of banking or financial services experience.
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Financial
Associate Budget & Capital Analyst
Tesoro Corporation
- Researches, analyzes and synthesizes data from multiple sources into business information as directed.
- Manages monthly BPC scorecard updates by functions, coordinates update of administrative functions' initiatives and value added results working with the CIR database.
- Gathers new quarterly information needs from earnings call stakeholders, compiles data for new information needs into a readily usable executive-friendly format.
- Develops competencies for supporting the Capital reporting process and Corporate Scorecard process
- Minimum undergraduate degree in economics, accounting, finance, statistics, engineering or related discipline typically required.
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EMPLOYMENT TIP #3
Anyone can say he is a "team player" or an "effective communicator." When you are discussing your qualifications, give a specific example, not just a list of qualities. Don't say you are good with people; talk about a specific instance where you managed a team, generated consensus, worked with a difficult customer or some other people-related example with tangible results."
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Science
Laboratory Technician II
Food Safety Net Services
- Working knowledge of aseptic sampling technique, automated lab equipment, and acceptable methods and procedures
- Familiarity with GMP , OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA, and Compendium methods and procedure
- Broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures of a food testing laboratory
- Industrial or retail food safety/quality assurance experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceAssociate degree in Life Science or related field with two or more years of laboratory experience or BS degree in Life Science
- To Apply: Click Here .
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Logistics
QA Technician
Southwest Research Institute
- Must be able to implement and facilitate a quality assurance program applied to a broad spectrum of projects
- Must be able to consistently give attention to detail in regulatory reviews, report preparation, and R&D and design oversight.
- Generate reports, perform mechanical inspections, calibrate mechanical inspection equipment and reverse engineering measurements using numerous types of dimensional measuring equipment
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2-5 years experience in setup and operation of coordinate measuring machines.
- Associates Degree is preferred.
To Apply: Click Here. |
Education
Academic Programs Coordinator
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets to track preclinical and clinical learning activities including laboratory exercises, clinical procedures, progress assessments, competency assessments and competency re-assessments.
- Prepares faculty preclinical laboratory and clinic schedules.
- Coordinates data and prepares accurate reports, maintains data files, and prepares course presentations, handouts, quizzes, and examinations in coordination with departmental faculty.
- Produces course syllibi, course manuals, and course evaluation forms in coordination with course directors.
- Associates degree with five years experience, or high school diploma or GED with seven years experience.
To Apply:Click Here. |
Administrative
Clerk Data Control 2
CPS Energy
- Answering multi-line telephone, directing callers, and taking messages using proper telephone etiquette
- Developing and/or using data tracking systems to assist with managing daily administrative activities
- Creating various documents and spreadsheets with the use of Microsoft Office Applications
- Performing data entry and retrieval of information using various SAP transactions (i.e. timesheet entry, creating service entry sheets, initiating purchase requisitions, researching work order history, etc.)
- Update and publish a monthly newsletter for the department
To Apply:Click Here. |
Lawn and Turf
Commercial Landscaper
JRR Services
- Knowledge and experience in professional landscape maintenance
- Awareness of native and adapted plants, their care and needs, landscaping and irrigation, fertilization, pest control and weed management
- Ability to work in all weather elements such as sun
- Full/Part time positions available
To apply email your resume to Jule Rodriguez:Click Here |
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician
San Antonio Zoo
- Maintaining medical records in a correct, accurate and orderly fashion; and preparing animals for necropsy
- Collecting and preparing tissues for lab pathology
- Registered veterinary technician
- Associate degree in wildlife management, zoology, biology, or related field preferred
- One-year experience in animal behavior and animal husbandry
To Apply: Click Here |
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Upcoming Events |
Local Job Fairs
BORDER PATROL AGENT JOB FAIR
The U.S Customs & Border Protection is coming to Kerrville to recruit for Border Patrol Agents! Discover a challenging rewarding career in CBP, the sole organization responsible for securing the Nation's borders. CBP offers the opportunity to serve your country, and offers a competitive career advancement and benefits package. Recruiters will be ready to assist and answer questions. Free Border Patrol Exam preparation manuals will be made available.
September 6, 2011 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 1700 Sidney Baker #500 Kerrville, TX 78028
SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT CAREER FAIR
TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CAREER FAIR); 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (NETWORKING EVENT); 7:00 PM (SILVER STARS VS. WASHINGTON MYSTIC
PLACE: AT&T CENTER, 1 ATT CENTER WAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78219 PRICE: $20 - PRE REGISTER; $25 DAY OF EVENT (INCLUDES: Admission to career fair, Silver Stars vs Washington Mystics game ticket, and a drink voucher for the networking event.) For more information please visit: SASILVERSTARS.COM Keyword: Career Fair
TEXANS HELPING TEXANS SAN ANTONIO JOB FAIR Brought to you by: SanAntonio.EmploymentGuide.com
When: Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 Time: 10am-2pm Where: Norris Conference Centers - Red Oak Ballroom 4522 Fredericksburg Road San Antonio , TX 78201
Job Seekers, Please pre-register for the career fair by going to
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Career Contact Information |
Rosie Castro, Director of Center for Academic Transitions
Danielle Espinoza, Scholarships and Alumni Coordinator
Jonathon Gonzales, Education Support Specialist
Nora Esparza, Education Support Specialist
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